^Lot 9 Allen & Wheelock Center Hammer Lipfire Navy Revolver

Allen & Wheelock Center Hammer Lipfire Navy Revolver, NVSN, .36 lipfire cal., 6" octagon barrel, blue finish, two-piece hardwood grips, blade front and fixed "V"- notch rear sight. Mfgd circa early-1860s with only 500 produced. Revolver is in overall good condition, displaying approx. 10% blue finish, with the balance gone to mix of gray/brown patina. Grips are good, showing moderate age and wear, with a horizontal scratch to the left grip. Makers marks are no longer visible. Action is crisp. Bore is good with scattered spots of moderate erosion; rifling is clearly defined. Est.: $1,000-$1,500. (Antique)